Job title : Production Team leader (Port Elizabeth) Job Location : Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth Deadline : December 06, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Description Manage and supervise the manufacturing/packing of products Manage production frontline staff and drive shift production performance against key metrics Ensure production problems are identified and solved Deliver planned production output and achieve plan adherence goal Deliver operational efficiencies and reduce unplanned downtime Performance management of direct reports, monitoring of performance management within section Support pharmaceutical responsibility if a qualified pharmacist Requirements Planning and Section Management Provide input into operational planning of section, and prioritization of objectives Provide input into, interpret, and execute policies and procedures Provide input into and manage budgets and resource requirements for section Plan daily and weekly activities of section Provide daily coaching and supervision for section Manage staff performance to achieve right efficiency, good quality and SHE goals through company performance management Implement top loss and waste management programs, to achieve targets Production Preparation Monitor the execution of production plans and take corrective measures where necessary Obtain support from Functional Heads to meet Production targets, where required Develop and implement contingency plans to manage risk Prepare shift and overtime schedules Conduct pre pre-shift and handover meetings Plan changeovers with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure operational efficiency Review equipment/ machines on shift to ensure optimal efficiency Ensure that production score boards are updated daily Compliance Checks Ensure GMP and GDP compliance of Production operations Monitor room performance to compliance requirements Perform checks to ensure correct setup and operation of equipment and cleanliness of Plant as per SOP Governance & Risk Provide input for improvement of risk risk-based compliance systems Monitor implementation and correct own and/or team compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures Skills Required Background/experience National Diploma in Engineering/Chemistry/Operations with 5 years' related experience Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Project Management experience Supervisory experience Specific job skills Advanced knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, TPM/Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing Problem solving and solution engineering Pharmaceutical standards and compliance requirements Coaching, leadership, and mentoring Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes, and objectives Competencies Managing Performance Planning and organizing Meeting deadlines Finalizing outputs Taking action Production / Manufacturing jobs